CHICKEN STUFFED WITH CRANBERRIES AND PECANS

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This is originally from www.TheSimpleSkillet.com. They used pine nuts, but we didn't have any - so we used toasted pecans. Wow! I wouldn't try pine nuts - the toasted pecans were a perfect complement. This made 6 servings for us, but I can see it only making 4 if you have children in the house.

Provided by Paris D

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup cranberries, dried
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated
1 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
3/4 cup chicken broth, reduced sodium

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Toast pecans and set aside.
  • Reserve 2 teaspoons each of cranberries and pecans for the sauce.
  • For the stuffing, combine remaining cranberries, pecans and shredded cheese in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Carefully make a slit lengthwise down the side of each chicken breast to butterfly, careful not to cup all the way through. Open chicken up and lay fat.
  • Divide filling among the chicken breasts and spread over each one, then fold the top of the chicken over the filling and secure with a toothpick.
  • Spread flour onto a plate.
  • Lightly dredge chicken with flour.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Place oil and butter in the skillet and heat over medium to medium high.
  • Add chicken breasts to skillet and allow to brown on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and place in a baking dish. Place baking dish in the oven for approximately 10 minutes until cooked through.
  • While chicken is baking, use the same skillet and add remaining cranberries and pine nuts.
  • Add broth and bring to a light boil.
  • Reduce heat and allow sauce to slightly thicken and cranberries to soften.
  • Remove chicken from the oven and slice.
  • Serve on a plate with sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 288.3, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 30.2

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